This March, the American Red Cross is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.
“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in North Carolina rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” said Allison Taylor, Regional CEO, American Red Cross Greater Carolinas. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration. You can join in their commitment by donating, volunteering, giving blood or platelets, or taking a lifesaving skills course.”
Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org to make a financial donation, give blood or platelets, become a volunteer or take a class in lifesaving skills, such as first aid, CPR and how to use an AED. On March 22, you can also join our annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating at redcross.org/givingday to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small.
PREVENT A BLOOD SHORTAGE When volunteer blood and platelet donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping this spring. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023, will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email.* Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners.*
Local blood donation opportunities March 1-31
Avery
Banner Elk
3/3/2023: 11 a.m. – 3 p.m., Lowe’s 1834, 2014 Tynecastle Hwy
McDowell
Marion
3/13/2023: 1:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Pleasant Gardens Elementary School, 100 John Roach Drive
3/17/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., West McDowell Middle School, 346 W. McDowell Jr High School Rd
3/21/2023: 10 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., McDowell Tech College, 54 College Drive
3/22/2023: 1:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Historic Marion Train Depot, 58 Depot Street
3/23/2023: 2 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Grace Community Church, 5182 US 70W
Mitchell
Spruce Pine
3/14/2023: 1:30 p.m. – 6 p.m., First Baptist Church of Spruce Pine, 125 Tappan Street
Yancey
Burnsville
3/3/2023: 2 p.m. – 7 p.m., Burnsville Fire Department, 305 Pineola St.
3/31/2023: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m., Yancey Senior Center, 503 Medical Campus Dr.
